Teenage photographer Liz Hatton, who has died age 17, spoke to BBC Breakfast about meeting Princess Kate at an investiture in October. The young woman, from Harrogate, was diagnosed with an aggressive desmoplastic small round cell tumour in January.

Liz Hatton, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was pictured hugging the Princess of Wales at an investiture at Windsor Castle in October where the pair discussed their love of photography

Liz Hatton, the teenager who bonded with Kate Middleton over their shared photography hobby on Oct. 2 at Windsor Castle, has died

THE young photographer who hugged Princess Kate as the two cancer fighters shared a touching moment has died. Liz Hatton passed away in the early hours of this morning at her home in Harrogate,

With her strength and joy for life shown in facing the illness, she had been an inspiration for Kate Middleton, who wanted to meet her last month at Windsor Castle. Liz Hatton, the

Prince and Princess Honour Inspiring Photographer Liz Hatton, 17, After Cancer Battle A brave 17-year-old who met the Princess of Wales has sadly passed away. Liz Hatton, from Harrogate, died peacefully at home after battling a rare cancer.

Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, her mother Vicky Robayna announced on social media. On X, formerly Twitter, Ms Robayna said that Liz had "remained determined to the last" and was still making plans for her future on Tuesday.

Liz Hatton’s battle with a rare form of cancer captured the nation’s attention and led to a visit to Windsor Castle to meet the Princess of Wales